Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-03-02 04:37:03 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3B514F737CF36D9919AA554A35591B37447B3C452D50AF2DD794957B98128E3D
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Original Note:
Proposed note states the Virginia class is nuclear powered and does not require refueling. This is not correct. While the nuclear reactor, in theory, will never require a refuel, the sub also has a V12 diesel generator for back-up use, which does need fuel. Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SSN774_diesel_engine_040821-N-2653P-003.jpg
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